Douglas Pro Highlight : Steve Popen

Douglas Pro Highlight : Steve Popen

We are fortunate to have Steve as an active and dedicated Douglas Fly Fishing Guide.  Steve is a NYS Licensed Guide known for his passion for teaching and introducing fly fishing across NY State. Steve has been instrumental in pioneering several athletic programs and...
The Carp Challenge: Why More Fly Anglers Are Chasing Carp 

The Carp Challenge: Why More Fly Anglers Are Chasing Carp 

Dakota Berdahl, August 2026 For a fish that has spent years being overlooked, carp have developed a pretty impressive following among fly anglers. And once you start chasing them, it’s not hard to understand why. Carp are powerful, wary, highly perceptive, and...
Ed Emory And The Case For The Sky G 10′ 4wt 

Ed Emory And The Case For The Sky G 10′ 4wt 

Morgan Barbeau, July 2026 Ed Emory needs no introduction. Having guided on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho for 36 years and counting, it’s fair to say Ed knows this fishery — and big trout in general — like the back of his hand.  In case you need more...
How To Catch More Bass During the Shad Spawn

How To Catch More Bass During the Shad Spawn

Tyler Mason, June 2026 One of the best times of year to catch a pile of bass in a short amount of time is happening right now. Once the water temperature starts hitting that 65–70 degree range, it’s time to start getting on the water extra early. The shad spawn is a...
DIY Fly Fishing in Mahahual, Mexico

DIY Fly Fishing in Mahahual, Mexico

Morgan Barbeau, April 2026 Tucked away on Mexico’s Costa Maya, Mahahual sits on the Caribbean side of the Yucatán Peninsula—a laid-back fishing village that hasn’t yet succumbed to the resort sprawl of Playa del Carmen or Cancún. For fly anglers willing to...